UNION OF INDIA vs JAGATJIT INDUSTRIES

The Supreme Court held that under Section 7-B of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, an arbitrator is required to provide reasons for their award, especially when it affects public interest. The Court set aside a non-speaking award by the arbitrator, emphasizing that without reasons, judicial review under Article 226 becomes impractical. The matter was remitted back to the arbitrator for a speaking award, establishing that the requirement for reasons applies prospectively and does not affect awards that have already attained finality.